Stay With Me

Chapter 10 - Laura

I turned around and bumped into Ross awkwardly.

"So uh, it's kinda late. Can we just go to bed? " Ross pleaded.

"Yeah just let me get a shower, you can sleep in my bed if you want."

I pointed to my bed and turned around to my dresser to grab some fresh clothes. I walked out of the room and down the hall to the bathroom. I turned the water on and hopped into the shower, letting the hot water run over me. Why did Ross want to go to sleep so soon? I thought things were going so good? Or aren't they? I was a little worried. I washed my hair quickly but let the water run so Ross would think I was still in the shower. I texted Vanessa quickly.

"Ness, what do I do if Ross just went to sleep already?! "

she texted back right away.

"What?? what are you doing now? occupy him! "

"I can't! I just decided to take a shower anyway because he pissed me off! "

"Lauuurrrraaaa  itll be okay . just see whats up with him. keep me updated tomorrow, night sis "

I got dressed and tiptoed into my room because Ross was restlessly sleeping, but out cold at the same time.

I just watched Ross sleep for a while. I slowly sat down on the bed and watched his chest rise and fall under his tshirt. Might as well get ready for sleep too. I crawled under the covers and just stared at Ross. I sighed, wishing things would keep progressing. I reached my hand up to Ross's face, stroking his cheek. He was so, peaceful. I might've been so delirious, but before I knew it I was running my hang along his arms and his chest, feeling his muscular structure. I pulled up his shirt slightly, and gasped when I saw bruises all over him.

What happened?! I bet Cam did this, I shouldn't have left Ross alone. Tears just started pouring down my cheeks and onto the covers as I examined the rest of Ross's torso. I laid my head against him to quiet myself. He probably couldn't hear me, but I just started talking.

"Ross, I'm so sorry, for everything. I.didn't know being with Cam was hurting you, well, literally. If I could take it all back, I would. The thing is, I have no idea what I'm feeling. I, I love you, but your my best friend and don't want to lose you. " I sniffed, and snuggled up against him. I felt him squeeze me back and whisper, "It's okay, I love you too. And don't worry, ill always stay here with you."